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I use the GNC protein chocolatr shake. It has 30 grams of protein with skim milk.

Productive burp. It is similar to vomitting.

What size band do you have? Sounds like you may have 4cc band. In that case you are close. I would go back in for a fill and see how that works.

Truly. If anything it will get worse. The port usually becomes more visable when you lose weight. Not sure about moving on its own.

Hi Debbie, first off fills are really easy. My surgeon lies me down on the table and givers me a numbing shot first right over the port. He then inserts the needles with the saline. With the needles still sticking in he lays me up and I drink water to see how it passes. If the restriction is good he removes the needle if not he puts in more then has me drink again. Fills are painless. As far as hunger goes that dimminishes after you start getting fills. It usually takes anywhere from 3-5 fills to reach your sweet spot. Once you start getting restrition it is quite common to only eat a couple oz at once. Goo luck.

What do they do to your thighs with a LBL?

Terry, that is pretty typical with alcohol.

My doctor is okay with caffeine.

Hi Tanya, I use GNCs protein shakes. They come in both milk based and soy based. A huge container runs around $40. The have 25 or 30 grams of protein.

Recommit yourself today. You can do it!

Try liquids then mushies first. If it doesn't let up within a few days I would get a slight unfill.

Make sure you aren't taking in too many liquid calories. Solid protein is better for you. I was too tight and when I got some take out the hunger reappeared. That is the only downside.

Leena, it comes down to 2 things. Weight loss and hunger. If you are losing 2-3 lbs per week and aren't hungry that is perfect. If you are hungry you may need a slight tweak.

Just make sure she stick to 1 cup of food and no more.

Don't get too discouraged. It took me about 6 months to get the right restriction. It just takes time.

To begin with you should have protein shakes, water, juice, crystal light. ,tea, popsicles. Then you will move onto mushies, probably week 2 or 3.

Lisa, that is fabulous news! Congrats.

Good for you! You go girl!

I haven't smoked in over a week now. The Chantix is really working. I tried to smoke once and it tasted like shit. I am glad I quit.

Time for a fill. Eat lean proteins first, then vegies and then starches. Try and stick to 800-1k calories a day.

Hi There. I had a slight unfill of .5ccs last week. The main thing I see is the hunger has returned full force. My guess is that you will still want somewhat of a fill so you can eat more but not be as hungry. Good luck.

Things have changed a great deal for me. I am down over 100lbs. from my preop diet. I went from a size 24 go an 18. As far as food goes, I no longer binge. I occassionally have a green tea frappacino from Starbucks! I no longer want unhealthy foods. We consume so much less all I want is nutrional foods. Good luck with your decision.

These people obviously have never struggled with their weight. While I "dieted and exercised" 40 lbs away. I had difficulty losing the rest. I started at 282 and now I'm at 215. I love my band!

800-1k calories. Some folks can still lose on 1200.

Hi There. Yes, the covered him out of network. I think I paid around $2k. I wrote them a letter recently to their appeals department so I am waiting to hear back from them. How much are your fills?